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we are not in a position that we would otherwise be in a position to do in terms of shaping the environment to prevent war. so in my view, this fiscal picture increases the risk of conflict around the globe. maybe not always involving the united states, but certainly the risks are increasing globally. based on our fiscal picture. the point i want to make is that the budget deal requires us to deal with a full deck of cards. those who want to take things off the table, in my view, are not being rational in terms of addition and subtraction. when i see a full deck of cards, that includes those participating in deficit reduction. it must be used over time and they can make very significant changes in the budget and do it in a way that does not damage our security. doing it abruptly as the fiscal cliff does, or any timeframe, it is not only inefficient, i think it endangers our security and our wrists. my final point is that missing element is primarily political will and i say that in regard to both political parties and the solution. the solution has to be forthcoming in the weeks ahead in th
we are not in a position that we would otherwise be in a position to do in terms of shaping the environment to prevent war. so in my view, this fiscal picture increases the risk of conflict around the globe. maybe not always involving the united states, but certainly the risks are increasing globally. based on our fiscal picture. the point i want to make is that the budget deal requires us to deal with a full deck of cards. those who want to take things off the table, in my view, are not being...
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and they have a role in maintaining the peaceful global security environment. if the issue is that they are not part of a global security environment, and i think we have to be concerned about them. >> [inaudible] spent i think we're hopeful they're part of the security environment, and we're doing everything we can possible with the chinese, least on the bill to build to try to bring them into the security environment in a way that, it's already fairly mature globally in a way that they are a productive part of that environment. >> mike evans from the time. admiral, since the strategy was changed towards your every of the world, what would you say are the most important capabilities you've actually been able to add to pacific command than what you have before? >> well, i'd like to know we've only been at the rebounds, you know, publicly for less than a year. so strategies often take time to be able to get assets and policies in place. but i think the most important thing was, was what we did in the beginning was the fact that we looked at the world, a post, yo
and they have a role in maintaining the peaceful global security environment. if the issue is that they are not part of a global security environment, and i think we have to be concerned about them. >> [inaudible] spent i think we're hopeful they're part of the security environment, and we're doing everything we can possible with the chinese, least on the bill to build to try to bring them into the security environment in a way that, it's already fairly mature globally in a way that they...
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i have not yet heard these peepers complain of a press environment across the irish sea. of course, neither i nor anyone else any forms must be workable and proportionate. and if they are not, i will be the first to sound the alarm. in that event, we would then need to consider how to make progress. because the absolute worst outcome in all of this would be for nothing to happen at all. mr. speaker, we mustn't now delay. like many people, i am impatient for reform. luckily, nothing i have seen so far in this debate suggests to me that we will find a better solution than the one which has been proposed. nor do i draw any hope from the repeated failure of peer self-regulation that we have seen over the last years. we need to get on with this without delay. we owe it to the victims of these scandals who have already waited too long for us to do the right thing. i am determined that we should not make them wait anymore. i commend this to the house. >> thank you, mr. speaker. can i think the deputy prime minister for his excellent statement. as the deputy prime minister has sa
i have not yet heard these peepers complain of a press environment across the irish sea. of course, neither i nor anyone else any forms must be workable and proportionate. and if they are not, i will be the first to sound the alarm. in that event, we would then need to consider how to make progress. because the absolute worst outcome in all of this would be for nothing to happen at all. mr. speaker, we mustn't now delay. like many people, i am impatient for reform. luckily, nothing i have seen...
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last, the changing environment will affect our military's operating environment. sea ice in the arctic is already vanishing and new arctic waterways are opening. in september reuters reported that the first chinese ice breaker crossed the arctic with the expedition leader ex-skhraeuplg how surprise -- exclaiming how surprised he was to find the route so open. the reduction in arctic sea ice makes oil, gas and mineral exploration more likely there. these new operational challenges will expand the coast guard's mission along our arctic borders and the navy's mission in the arctic ocean. madam chair, the department of defense and our intelligence community have accepted the science of climate change and the fact that we need to prepare for it. we customarily rely on the professional judgments of the sober and thoughtful leaders of these great national security organizations. their assessments are based on sound and comprehensive science and analysis. i respect the solemn mission our national security institutions have to protect the united states and its interests an
last, the changing environment will affect our military's operating environment. sea ice in the arctic is already vanishing and new arctic waterways are opening. in september reuters reported that the first chinese ice breaker crossed the arctic with the expedition leader ex-skhraeuplg how surprise -- exclaiming how surprised he was to find the route so open. the reduction in arctic sea ice makes oil, gas and mineral exploration more likely there. these new operational challenges will expand...
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front groups, such as the global climate coalition, information council for the environment, heartland institute, annapolis center, and cooler heads coalition are created or enlisted to propagate this message of doubt. deniers question the motives and engage in harassment of the real credentialed climate scientists. well, for the record, there has been scientific debate regarding climate change. ideas have been tested, theories have been ventured, and the evidence keeps coming back to the same conclusion: increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from human-related sources is strengthening the greenhouse effect, adding to recent warming, and acidifying the oceans. actually, the evidence coming in tends to confirm the worst and most dangerous projections. mr. president, may i interrupt my remarks and ask unanimous consent that morning business be extended until 2:00 p.m. with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. whitehousemr. whitehouse: ak unanimous consent that that exchange be moved to the beginning or the end
front groups, such as the global climate coalition, information council for the environment, heartland institute, annapolis center, and cooler heads coalition are created or enlisted to propagate this message of doubt. deniers question the motives and engage in harassment of the real credentialed climate scientists. well, for the record, there has been scientific debate regarding climate change. ideas have been tested, theories have been ventured, and the evidence keeps coming back to the same...
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reasonable processes and amendments, these two fine gentlemen have led admirably in a very difficult environment. this amendment does what i think we need to do next, to put before the senate in an appropriate classified setting useful information about the possibilities before us and before our allies in a very difficult, very complex region that is, as senator paul has noted, currently undergoing dramatic conflict. let me speak to a few points that persuaded me to join senator mccain and senator levin in cosponsoring this amendment. first despite the comments from my colleague from kentucky, these plans will be delivered to the senate in classified form. they will not be accessible to the general public. they will not be broadcast to our opponents or those who might seek to learn about america's plans. they will only be delivered in classified form. second, and i think most importantly, it is explicit in this amendment that nothing in this section shall be construed as a declaration of war or an authorization for the use of force. senator paul's offer brings up concerns that we are rushing hea
reasonable processes and amendments, these two fine gentlemen have led admirably in a very difficult environment. this amendment does what i think we need to do next, to put before the senate in an appropriate classified setting useful information about the possibilities before us and before our allies in a very difficult, very complex region that is, as senator paul has noted, currently undergoing dramatic conflict. let me speak to a few points that persuaded me to join senator mccain and...
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there is certainly tension around the politics of the vietnam war, it was the inaccessibility of my environment that made me feel the least welcome. i returned to a country not ready to receive me as a man who now used a wheelchair." that was the reality of an honored soldier who had overcome -- it was the reality that an honored soldier had to overcome until the united states improved its laws to protect the disabled, and it is still a reality in many places overseas, places where our veterans and other disabled citizens will likely travel in the future. either for business or pleasure. we must ratify this treaty because protecting the rights of the disabled is the right thing to do in the united states of america, and it's the right thing to do throughout the world. and let me just again thank senator kerry and senator lugar for their hard work on this treaty, and we look forward to our colleagues voting for it in just a short hour from now. i yield the floor. mr. kerry: mr. president, how much time remains? the presiding officer: we have 27 minutes remaining. mr. kerry: how much time on the
there is certainly tension around the politics of the vietnam war, it was the inaccessibility of my environment that made me feel the least welcome. i returned to a country not ready to receive me as a man who now used a wheelchair." that was the reality of an honored soldier who had overcome -- it was the reality that an honored soldier had to overcome until the united states improved its laws to protect the disabled, and it is still a reality in many places overseas, places where our...
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the air force continues to reiterate that they must find savings in this tight budget environment. if this is true, i'm not convinced that the closing of one of their most efficient bases meets this objective of cost savings. i'm also disturbed to see how the air force reserve continues to be treated during this process. while the guard and active components have been mostly protected, the air force reserve, including the 911th in pittsburgh, has borne the brunt of these proposed cuts. therefore, i am pleased that chairman levin and the members of the armed services committee have worked to prevent the air force from moving forward with these proposals in fiscal year 2013. i also asked our colleagues to join -- i should say ask other colleagues to join senators begich, gillibrand and i on amendment numbered 2952 that seeks to prevent the military from using a back-door brac process to substantially reduce or close bases, especially without justifying to congress their intentions. on behalf of pennsylvania's air force reserve, i will continue to fight for a reasoned and balanced res
the air force continues to reiterate that they must find savings in this tight budget environment. if this is true, i'm not convinced that the closing of one of their most efficient bases meets this objective of cost savings. i'm also disturbed to see how the air force reserve continues to be treated during this process. while the guard and active components have been mostly protected, the air force reserve, including the 911th in pittsburgh, has borne the brunt of these proposed cuts....
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we have many differences in the political environment and when i first came to congress they are polarized than they've been in many decades and there are some macrotrends that make this emphasized that it would be divided even deeper. first of all, the difference is the parties today are what we say in political ideologically sort. so the national journal the last to congress liberal republican is more conservative than those democrats but they've been in partisan terms. by the way olympia snowe, the gap it's even wider. in the house we have the most conservative democrats in the house according to the national bureau of voting figures come and some of the more liberal republicans are leaving the house and then it divided its even keepers of the parties are ideological but complementing that obviously reinforcing that division are three of the major factors that didn't exist back in the 1980's. first of all the way the congressional districts are drawn with the voting rights act with the computer models today most of the districts in the house are pre-drawn to the party or the other. what
we have many differences in the political environment and when i first came to congress they are polarized than they've been in many decades and there are some macrotrends that make this emphasized that it would be divided even deeper. first of all, the difference is the parties today are what we say in political ideologically sort. so the national journal the last to congress liberal republican is more conservative than those democrats but they've been in partisan terms. by the way olympia...